Blocked toilets and exposed wiring among reasons why Australia refuses to use Olympic village

Australia's team bosses have refused to move staff or athletes into the Olympic Village in Rio after claiming the buildings are dangerous and uninhabitable.

Blocked toilets and exposed wiring among reasons why Australia refuses to use Olympic village

Australia's team bosses have refused to move staff or athletes into the Olympic Village in Rio after claiming the buildings are dangerous and uninhabitable.

The opening ceremony in Rio is just 12 days away and Australia's team staff were scheduled to have moved into their Olympic base last Thursday to prepare for next week's arrival of the athletes.

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